Press Releases

USCCB: On Anniversary of DACA, Migration Chairman Reaffirms Need for Congress to Act

June 15th, 2021

Today marks nine years since Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was created.

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez to Celebrate Mass of Remembrance for Saint Leo the Great Church

June 15th, 2021

The former Saint Leo the Great Church was destroyed by fire last month and was a beloved fixture of the Tacony section of Philadelphia.

*Media Advisory* Casa Del Carmen Preschool Academy Honors Class of 2021 with Drive-Through Graduation Celebration

June 14th, 2021

Casa del Carmen Preschool Academy will mark the end of the 2020-2021 academic year by honoring 40 preschool graduates and their families with a drive-through graduation celebration.

Martha’s Choice Marketplace Launches Martha’s Community Farm

June 10th, 2021

Martha’s Choice Marketplace, a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS), recently launched its newest initiative, Martha’s Community Farm.

USCCB: U.S. Bishops’ Chairman for International Justice and Peace Welcomes International Religious Freedom Summit

June 10th, 2021

Bishop David J. Malloy of Rockford, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Committee on International Justice and Peace welcomed the announcement of the International Religious Freedom Summit to be held July 13-15 in Washington.

USCCB: U.S. Bishops to Meet Virtually June 16-18; Assembly to Be Livestreamed and Live-Tweeted

June 9th, 2021

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will gather virtually for the 2021 Spring General Assembly on June 16-18.

USCCB: World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests Emboldens Priests to Embrace the Cross for the Sake of the Gospel

June 8th, 2021

The World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests will be marked by the universal Church on June 11.

30 Students from the Class of 2022 Representing 11 Archdiocesan High Schools Earn National Merit Recognized Student Distinction

June 4th, 2021

Thirty students from the class of 2022 representing 11 Archdiocesan highs schools throughout the five-county region recently learned that they are National Merit® Recognized Students. This recognition is part of the National Merit® Scholarship Corporation’s (NMSC), National Merit® Scholarship Program. The NMSC’s mission is to recognize and honor academically talented students throughout the United States. NMSC […]

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez Joins Catholic Social Services For Newly Launched “Bishop’s Dinner” Initiative

June 4th, 2021

Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez recently joined a group of employees, volunteers, and supporters from Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CSS) for a special meal with 100 men, women and families served by CSS’s Housing and Homeless Services programs.

Archdiocesan High Schools Graduate the Class of 2021

June 3rd, 2021

Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises scheduled at Catholic high schools throughout the five counties of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia The Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s 17 high schools are proud to announce their scheduled Baccalaureate Masses and Commencement Exercises for the Class of 2021.  All high schools are listed below in alphabetical order.  Archbishop John Carroll High […]